Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra May Ditch S Pen Digitizer for MagSafe-Style Qi2 Charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the company’s flagship planned for early 2026, could feature a fundamental change to its iconic S Pen technology. According to a new rumor from tipster @PandaFlashPro, Samsung may remove the long-standing S Pen digitizer from the device in a strategic move to incorporate full Qi2 magnetic charging and potentially achieve a thinner design.
This potential shift could redefine the Ultra series, sacrificing an internal component to make way for features popularized by competitors like Apple’s MagSafe.
The Qi2 and Thinness Connection
For years, the S Pen digitizer has been a crucial component integrated beneath the display to enable stylus functionality. Its removal could free up valuable internal space. One primary motivation for this change, according to the rumor, is the adoption of the full Qi2 wireless charging standard.
While the current Galaxy S25 Ultra is “Qi2 Ready,” it relies on magnetic cases and lacks the built-in magnets found in devices like the iPhone. By removing the digitizer, Samsung could integrate a magnetic array directly into the back of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, offering a true MagSafe-like experience for a secure connection with chargers and accessories.
Another potential reason is the ongoing industry quest for thinner devices. Similar to rumors surrounding the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7, removing the digitizer could be a key step in engineering a slimmer profile for the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
A New S Pen on the Horizon?
Crucially, the removal of the traditional digitizer does not necessarily spell the end of the S Pen for the Ultra line. The rumor suggests that Samsung could be developing a new type of S Pen technology that does not rely on the current internal hardware.
More details about this potential new stylus could emerge as soon as July 9, at the Unpacked event for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which is also rumored to feature a redesigned S Pen solution to accommodate its own slim design.
While these are still early rumors for Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, they align with a broader pattern of speculation that Samsung may be rethinking the S Pen’s role in its flagship strategy. For a feature so beloved by many Samsung fans, its evolution—or potential removal—will be one of the most closely watched developments for the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
